Old Testament

Week 12: Joshua, Judges, and Ruth

Hurricane West Stake

Adult Religion Class
 Merom

Beth-horon Gilgal

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 The judges
shopet (‫)שפטים‬: “decide,” “judge,” “rule,”
“govern,” “vindicate,” “deliver”
“Major judges” “Minor judges”
• Othaniel • Shamgar
• Ehud • Tola
• Deborah • Jair
• Gideon • Ibzan
• Jephthah • Elon
• Samson • Abdon
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 Outline of the book of
Judges
• 1:1–2:5. Review of the conquest of
Canaan.

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 Outline of the book of
Judges
• 1:1–2:5. Review of the conquest of
Canaan.
• 2:6–16:31. The reign of the judges.
• 17:1–21:25. Idolotry; wickedness of the
Levites; stage is set for Saul

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Prosper/bondage cycle

Blessing Prosperity

Selfishness &
Righteousness
wickedness

Bondage Cursing

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Canaanite gods
Baal Ashtart

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Next week:
Samuel; Saul; David
(1–2 Samuel)